Cheap flights from Krakow to Windhoek

June is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar lists fares for September through December and again from January to June, so there is plenty to compare before you commit. Start with June, then check the months on either side of it, because the gap is often enough to change your plans. On a long-haul trip like this, midweek departures out of Balice are usually quieter and cheaper than weekend ones, and the December holidays are the busiest stretch at both ends. If your dates are fixed, use the calendar to pick the day, not just the month.

Every itinerary on this route connects — there are no direct flights between Krakow and Windhoek, so you change planes at least once. The airline mix is broad: LOT Polish Airlines is the Polish carrier most people start with, Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, Air Dolomiti and Helvetic Airways cover the European network side, while British Airways, Etihad Airways, Fly Dubai and Braathens Regional Aviation turn up on other routings. Fares differ in what they include: some tickets carry a checked bag, others charge for it, so compare the total rather than the headline fare. Book the whole trip on one ticket where you can, so a delay on the first leg does not strand you.

Windhoek, Namibia's capital, is served by Hosea Kutako International, and the airport sits outside the city rather than on its edge, so treat the transfer into town as part of the journey. Shared shuttles, taxis and rental cars are the usual ways in, and plenty of travellers collect a car at the airport before heading further into Namibia. Leave room between your arrival and any onward plan, because a long-haul routing with a connection rarely lands exactly on schedule. Keep your accommodation address and onward booking handy, and check whether your transfer needs booking ahead.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Power sockets

Type D, G · 220 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 10111

Calling code

+264

Internet domain

.na

Population of Windhoek

486 k (2023)

Altitude

1,650 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Windhoek)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm that your departure is from Balice, the airport Krakow uses for this route.
• Check what the fare includes, because the cheaper tickets here often charge extra for a checked bag.
• Make sure both legs are on one ticket if you want the airline to handle a missed connection.
• Look at the price calendar before you fix dates, since June is the cheapest month and the months around it are close.
• Check Namibia's entry rules and passport validity well before departure.
• Compare total journey time as well as fare, because every option on this route connects.